"This used dealership was REALLY great! I bought a used 04 CRV from here and it has passed with flying colors from my local mechanic, and i have loved driving it every second since. I know it is going to last me a LONG time, and it was very reasonably priced. As far as a used car dealership goes, I give this place 5 full stars. Sia is the saleman/owner that I spoke with- he sells great, legit cars with no funny business. I found him to be very personable and professional (I was even somewhat rude to the owner/salesman, Sia, and he was still extremely professional and personable to me the whole time- sorry Sia! I had just had a very unpleasant experience with another used dealer in San Diego who had tried to sell me a very sketchy car, i was not in the mood for games). Anyways, Sia showed me the car I was interested right away. He didnt try to bullshit me about looking at other cars or try to get me interested in other cars- I had been looking a long time for the CRV he had available and all i really cared about was if it was a good car with a good engine and no problems for a decent deal. And that's exactly what Sia does, he finds good solid cars that are in great shape and sells them at the reasonable price. Exactly what i was looking for. He allowed me to immediately take the car off the lot (without him) to an auto shop for an independent inspection (please, dont ever buy a used car without getting it inspected yourself!!). Everything checked out great, so i drove back to his lot to purchase the car. He was very quick and courteous about it, and it took less than 30 mins to sit down and do all the paperwork, pay and sign and walk out the door with my keys. (: I had my super talkative, rambunctious 4 yr old with me the entire time, so when we sat down to figure out pricing and paperwork Sia offered to put on a silly kids movie for my son- he was completely helpful and understanding of children, which just made the experience that much better. I would definitely recommend anyone buy a car from here, especially if you are looking for a CRV, he had a lot of them and they were all in great shape. " read more

Sia at Santa Barbara Auto Connection has made buying a car an experience we both won't soon forget.What I mean by that is I was the customer from hell,I changed my mind multiple times about what vehicle I wanted and thats not even the half of it, trust me when I tell you Sia is truly the most honest car dealer Ive ever met,he showed me nothing but kindness, and patience, he's knowledgable, and Beyond helpful. I felt no pressure what so ever from him. He sincerely wants his customers to be happy with their car. The price was so affordable! I got a beautiful vehicle, that didn't put me in debt and has ALL the" bells and whistles". I feel like Im in a Brand New Car because the cars he sells are maintained at a high level. He is a car dealer that I can honestly say has INTEGRITY. I am not a person who spends much time on the internet writing reviews, I have been in customer service for over 15 years, so I have high expectations when I become the customer Im not easy to impress. Sia has left a lasting impression on me due to his professionalism, and courtesy. Ive told so many of my customers and friends about my experience at Santa Barbara Auto Connection and will continue to spread the word. Thank You Sia and Santa Barbara Auto Connection. Tamra O. read more

I did my own homework on used cars because when you are buying a used car, it is like Russian roulette; some are good and some are just not - that is just the facts. Before taking the long scenic drive to Santa Barbara I went to several dealers in the Ventura area to look for a car for my daughter and it was nothing but a waste of time, poor customer service and hidden fees. I was so happy to find the exact car I was looking for and no hidden fees. I did my own research and chose a 2013 Honda Fit - because they are known for reliability and few mechanical issues. Sia was prompt to return my calls, honest, polite and treated me with total respect - not to mention he lowered the price. This is exactly what you expect from a customer service perspective. Used cars are a gamble but being upfront and honest and treating people with respect is a personality trait that some people have and some do not. Thanks Sia - my two month long search for good customer service and a reliable car is over and I can enjoy this beautiful California weather. read more

My experience at Santa Barbara Auto Connection was wonderful and I found the perfect car on my first visit to the lot. I was looking for a four-door Toyota, Honda or Volvo in excellent running condition with a great safety record and great fuel economy and SB Auto Connection had a wide selection of such cars within my price range. As a women in my sixties, I very much valued the respectful, honest and informative conversations I had with with the salesman/owner while discussing my needs, options and desires and was impressed with the efficiency by which our transaction was completed. After looking in all the wrong places for a good used car for about 2 months, I now have exactly the right car for my needs and budget. Be Smart - go to Sia first, not last! SB Auto Connection is awesome. Elizabeth in Goleta read more

My daughter is a student and we needed to find her a reliable car at a great price. Since I don't live especially close to Santa Barbara I was doing my best to help her remotely and we came upon Santa Barbara Auto Connection which is owned Sia. Sia has been incredible, not only in helping my daughter get a nice little car for a great price but he has been super helpful even after the purchase. He told us to contact him if we had any issues and when the check engine went on 2 months after purchase he had her bring it right in and he fixed the issue himself. This man stands behind his cars and his word. I would recommend any one looking for a used car in Santa Barbara to go talk to Sia, based on our experience you won't be disappointed. read more

I've been wanting to buy a small truck for years now and was fortunate enough to see the perfect vehicle on Sia's car lot while driving by one day.. I stopped in and he allowed me to test drive the truck for hours to see if it was really something I wanted. He explained everything about the truck to me and offered it to me at an extremely good price. He also stated that if I decided I didn't want it after buying it that he would take it back no questions asked. This is so refreshing because being a woman we are often taken advantage of by dealers who assume we know nothing about negotiating a car purchase! What a great guy! I would recommend his dealership to anyone looking to purchase a used vehicle.... Ally G read more

Sia is the best. My wife and I just purchased a 2004 Lincoln LS from him and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. Sia was patient as we took a couple of hours to review the car and test drive the vehicle. He didn't even want my driver's license when we took the car for a test drive! Never once was there an indication of any pressure to purchase the vehicle. There were a couple of small issues with the car, which he took car of and even provided a few extra touches when we picked it up a couple of days later. Sia gives used car dealers a bad name as he is honest and simply a joy to work with. When it comes time for another vehicle, you can bet that we will be talking to Sia! read more

Sia was absolutely fantastic. I moved to Santa Barbara barely speaking English. As a student, I needed a car to get to school and Sia helped me out. I bought a 2000 beige Toyota Corolla and Sia took care of everything. He was very understanding, helpful and patient. All I had to do was choose the car I wanted (which he advised me on) and he took care of all the paperwork and I had nothing to do except sign and pay. It's rare to find such a reasonably priced dealership and a dealer who takes care of all the paperwork (including registration). I highly recommend this dealership for anyone looking for a car. He helped me with my car insurance and is always ready to help. read more

Excellent place to find that rare vehicle you've been looking for. Imagine walking into your father's garage and finding that clean, well taken care of the vehicle that has been babied all its life. That's how this small lot feels. You can't go wrong here, just a handful of beautiful clean cars sale at a great price in today's economy. My son searched far and wide for this Lexus IS350 and found it here, totally worth driving up a couple of hours away from the LA area. Thank you, Santa Barbara Auto Connection. we are happy and will recommend to our friends and family. read more

I bought my very first BMW Z3 Roadster Convertible at Santa Barbara Auto Connection, I've always wanted a BMW and something with a beautiful look and figure yet sporty enough to take a short drive up North. Sia the owner convinced me enough to take a drive and wow, it was love at first sight. I saved every penny to get it and Sia knew so much about the make of the car and the years after very knowledgeable and helpful always went above and beyond. Thank you Sia for all of your help, looking forward to buying my next car soon. read more

These guys are crooks. SB Auto Connection and the other crooks at the Goleta business Freedom Motors. Cars are high mileage junk that have issues like odometer rollbacks, water damage and major repairs sometimes not reported to carfax. Once they have your money, you're screwed. Save yourself a LOT of aggravation and stay far away from these scumbags. ALL the positive comments are made by one of the partners or one of the employees. Too bad I can't give zero stars. read more

Our family gives highest praises to Santa Barbara Auto Connection: we've bought two cars from Sia, and have found him to one of the most helpful and honest car dealers we've ever met. He is knowledgeable and he makes the whole process so easy and enjoyable that we've told many friends and family about our good experiences there. We will definitely go back to him when buying our next car and we would recommend that you do the same. read more

My husband and I are very impressed by their cars, their prices, and their honesty. We purchased a beautiful Subaru Outback with low miles, great sound system, and leather seats. We have been looking for an Outback for some time, and they are very hard to find with under 90k miles. Thank you for the amazing car! We love it, and will be back for another purchase when the time comes. read more

I bought my first car from them and they were great! They are not pushy and let me take my time walking around, and test driving cars. The buying process was super easy and they were super helpful answering my questions and explaining everything I was signing. They have pretty good deals on cars and do a good inspection before you purchase. 10/10 recommend!! read more

We just bought our 4th car from them and we couldn't be happier. The whole process was very enjoyable. Sia is extremely knowledgeable, honest, helpful and he gives great customer service. He addressed all of our concerns and gave us a great deal! I will definitely return next time I need a new car and will be recommending this place to friends and family. read more

I would highly recommend buying a used car from Sia at SB Auto Connection. He has been extremely helpful throughout the process and went out of his way to even pick us up on the day that we bought the car. He is very trustworthy and a pleasure to do business with. If you are looking for a used car don't hesitate to try his dealership first! read more

Excellent Auto Dealership! They have a nice selection of used cars at great prices. The owner Sia is very helpful and easygoing, which makes for a great experience buying a car here. I'm really happy with my purchase and would recommend SB Auto Connection to anyone looking for a good deal on a used car. read more

Sia was incredibly helpful to me throughout the process of trading in my old car and buying one off the lot from him. I appreciated the clear and consistent communication and the transparency he showed. He offered help where it was needed and was very patient with me from start to finish.  read more

I had a fair and friendly shopping experience at Santa Barbara Auto Connection. Manager SIA ZARBI is knowledgeable and professional. I found exactly the used car I wanted at a great price. If you are looking for a used car I recommend that you go to Santa Barbara Auto Connection. read more